This article was originally published in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association. Consistent ruck marching performance demands strength, endurance, and stability under load. While leg power and cardiovascular fitness often take center stage in ruck training,…
Don’t blame your bad discs - help them! This article was originally published in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association If you've had a healthcare provider say your back pain is because of bulging or degenerated spinal…
What the Cup! Cupping Therapy for Sports and Tactical Injuries This article was originally published in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association "The octopus got me again!" Cupping therapy, also known as vacuum therapy, is a negative…
How to deadlift after back pain or injury (without hurting yourself, again) This article was originally published in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association You might have been here before: A sharp pinch, a stabbing pain, an…
Why Your Back Hurts After Rucking and What You Can do About It This article was originally published February 2019. Updated November 2022. Featured in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association Rucking can be really tough…
Missing mobility that can help boost your pull-up workouts Upper back, or thoracic, mobility is a key maintenance issue for the overhead athlete. The thoracic spine plays a vital role in keeping the shoulders out of pain and working correctly…
How to treat your own back pain (and when you shouldn’t) "Here's what you should do about low back pain…" Tell someone you've thrown your back out again, and this is the typical advice you'll get. Friends and family mean…
When you should see a doctor about head, neck, or back pain Matt had suffered from back pain on-and-off for years. He’d been in a car accident years ago and had also survived a nasty fall from a ladder. The…
When a headache is a real pain in the neck Written by Rita Chorba, DPT Originally published in The Raider Patch: Magazine of the U.S. Marine Raider Association I once worked with a very grumpy client who had a…
How to Deadlift After Back Pain or Injury Are you an experienced weightlifter? Have you ever suffered a back injury? Admit it - this is the face you make when it’s time to get back in the gym for that…
